Dietary Aide (Casual)

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 17 - 19

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:

Reports to the Lead Cook the Dietary Aide is an integral member of the Food Services Team. The Dietary Aide is responsible for serving meals cleaning and sanitation of Dining Rooms operating dishwasher in accordance with manufacturers and Alberta Health guidelines. Receives support and direction from the Lead Cook.

Accountabilities:

Prepares the service area for food service.
Food Service ensures regular dining table supplies are well stocked.
Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties in designated work areas. Follows established protocols remains aware of safety policy and procedures.
Operates a commercial dishwasher.
Preparation and pre-preparation of food items for resident meals. Monitors temperature levels of serving trays.
Performs duties that require simple baking procedures.
Post meal clean-up.
Wipe down counters/tables

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal:

Staff and residents of Grace Manor
Respects residents and families choices
Shows respect for others by recognizing ethnic cultural and individual differences regarding residents families and staff.
Reports unsafe practices or professional misconduct to the Food Services Supervisor or designate.
Maintains good relationships with other food services staff and other facility co-workers.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

This position reports directly to the Lead Cook.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing moderate amount of lifting carrying supplies walking and washing floors and kitchen equipment.
Must be in good physical condition that allows bending kneeling or stooping so they can lift items such as loads of dishes kitchen tools machinery and food preparation equipment.
All Food Services Workers are required to wear close-toed non-skid shoes. These shoes are a personal expense and must always be worn.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

High School Diploma/GED

Food Safe Handling Certificate
Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

Minimum 1-year experience in an institutional or commercial kitchen.
Strong knowledge of health and safety standards.
Must practice high standards of cleanliness and sanitization.

Skills and Capabilities:

Must have good communication skills and be able to work in a team setting in a busy kitchen atmosphere.
Must be able to read and speak fluently in the English Language.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Effective organizational planning and time management skills
Reliability and punctuality are essential
Able to observe all safety precautions and safe work practices.
The ability to work within the mandate of The Salvation Army Mission Statement exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

The incumbents work environment is typically at work sites within residential settings and may require working under the following disagreeable conditions:

Dealing with angry and abusive people
Verbal abuse
Exposure to bodily fluids bodily waste
Exposure to drugs alcohol and solvents
The incumbent will work on call 24/7 or as scheduled.
Physical attacks by others
Exposure to infectious diseases
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Sharp objects (i.e. needle sticks knives and weapons)
Other dangerous situations
Universal precautions
Immunization for Hepatitis B
Vaccination against Tuberculosis

This is a Casual positions. No fixed schedule hours.

Target hiring range for this position is $17.79 Per hour at Step 1 to $20.77 per hour at Step 5

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.79 to $19.28 with a maximum of $20.77.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Who We AreFor more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people exp...